Hot Air: The Mostly True Story of the First Hot-Air Balloon Ride
by Priceman, Marjorie
Caldecott HonorALA Notable/Best BooksFranceHistorical FictionCoop. Children's Book CenterJunior Library Guild SelectionIRA Teachers Choices/ILA Teachers ChoiceBalloons/Blimps
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AR Book Level
2.9
AR Points
0.5
Word Count
324
Interest Level
Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Genre
Fiction
AR Quiz #
87582 EN
About this book
The book tells the story of the first hot-air balloon flight, imagining the event from the perspective of the animals traveling in the basket. It explores the historic 1783 launch in France through a humorous and imaginative lens. The story features the farm animals who were actually the first passengers in the pioneering balloon. This picture book combines historical facts with playful storytelling for young readers.